Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 3 pounds chuck roast
– 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder or 1 bouillon cube
– 1 can (28 ounces) red enchilada sauce
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick / 113 g), divided
– 20 slices thick bread
– 1 medium white onion, finely diced, divided
– 2 1/2 cups queso fresco, divided
– 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
– 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro, divided
Instructions
1-Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the 3 pounds chuck roast on all sides for 3-5 minutes each until browned.
2-Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker. Add 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder or 1 bouillon cube and 1 can (28 ounces) red enchilada sauce over the beef.
3-Cover and slow cook on low for 10 hours or until the meat is very tender and easy to shred.
4-Remove the roast and shred it using two forks. Stir the shredded beef back into the cooking juices.
5-To assemble the grilled cheese, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
6-Butter one side of each bread slice using the divided 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Place the buttered side down in the skillet, then add 1/2 cup shredded beef, 1 tablespoon diced white onion, 1/4 cup queso fresco, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of the divided 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
7-Cook over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted.
8-Remove with a spatula and serve with leftover beef juices for dipping.
Last Step:
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๐ฅฉ Searing the beef intensifies flavor but can be skipped to save time.
๐ถ๏ธ Add cayenne or chipotle peppers to the slow cooker for a spicier sandwich.
โ๏ธ Prepare shredded beef in advance; refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow cooking, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 703
